Boris Johnson gets medal as Paralympians return to Olympic Park

London mayor Boris Johnson has received the Paralympic Order at the Copper Box
in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as Britain's Paralympians returned to
the scene of their triumphs at London 2012 one year on.

The London mayorwas presented with his prize by International Paralympic Committee member Rita van Driel, who praised him for being a "huge advocate" of the Paralympic movement.

Mr Johnson announced that National Paralympic Day would become an annual event to mark the anniversary of the London 2012 Paralympics.

Boccia, table tennis, sitting volleyball and wheelchair basketball matches involving Great Britain that took place in the 7,000-seat Copper Box Arena.

The international matches were combined with the disability sport participation programme Time to Shine. The occasion also featured a cultural and arts event called the Liberty Festival.

It was curated by Bradley Hemmings, one of the artistic directors of the London 2012 Paralympic opening ceremony, and brought deaf and disability arts to the park, including street theatre, dance and live music.